Executive Chef

Open House London Ltd

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North West London, gb on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted March 26, 2025
Job description

Role: Executive Chef
Location: London
Salary Package: Undisclosed
Hours: 50 hours per week

We are looking for an experienced high volume Executive Chef to deliver high quality food and service across the business, be hands on and actively contribute towards the development of new food offers. To inspire, motivate and lead the team in and out of the kitchens. To be responsible for the management of the BOH teams and operation of the kitchens.

This is very much a hands-on role that requires the Executive Chef to step into the kitchens as and when required. 

As a Executive Chef you will need;

  • Minimum of 2 years experience at Executive Chef level
  • Commercial business acumen
  • Extensive knowledge of modern British food
  • Food creativity experience
  • Coach and mentor to the teams to ensure high engagement levels, people development and strengthen the company culture
  • Managing food and payroll cost without impact on brand, or quality standards
  • Consistently maintain established standards across the kitchens through leading by example and quality control
  • Showing a thorough understanding of the London upscale hotel market to ensure the highest standards of food offering
  • Proactively attracting and selecting talent for the Kitchens in line with company procedures and culture

We’re an independent business offering timeless eating & drinking destinations across London.

About this role

Summary

Lead kitchen teams, ensure quality standards, develop food offers, manage costs, and inspire staff.

Job title

Executive Chef

Experience level

2+ years

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

London-based, remote work not allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

food qualityteam leadershipcost managementfood creativitymentoring

Preferred skills

hotel market knowledgetalent attraction

Specializations

british foodfood creativityteam leadershiphigh volume
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

London, UK

On-site City